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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.50, 14,168.79 and 3,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.50, 14,168.79 and 3,204.68 is: 4,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.50 : 14,168.79 = 3,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.50/14,168.79 = 3,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.50x = 14,168.79 × 3,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.50x = 45,406,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,406,437.94/9,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.71

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